Packet #17733768 Success
TRACEROUTE_APP packet from WebWiz (789c) to !aaaaaaaa
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways
1
Hop Count
18
Payload Bytes
Packet Information
| Database ID: | 17733768 |
|---|---|
| Mesh Packet ID: |
0x3abebc65
Used for correlation across gateways |
| Timestamp: | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC |
| From Node: | WebWiz (789c) |
| To Node: | !aaaaaaaa (aaaa) |
| Success: | Processed |
| Protocol: |
TRACEROUTE_APP
Port: 70 |
| Gateway: | DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
|---|---|
| Channel: | LongFast |
| RSSI: | -94 dBm |
| SNR: | -4.75 dBm |
| Hop Info: |
1/7 hops
Start: 7, Limit: 6 |
| Relay Node: | None |
Payload Data
Protocol: TRACEROUTE_APP
Size: 18 bytes
Decoded:
Yes
Decoded Data:
Route Information
| Route Path: | !433f1780 |
|---|---|
| Hop Count: | 0 hops |
| Status: | Incomplete - Final destination not reached |
| SNR Towards: | -7.5 dB |
Traceroute Steps
| Hop | From Node | To Node | Distance | SNR (dB) | Direction | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WebWiz (789c) | !433f1780 | Unknown | -7.5 dB | Origin | Hops |
| Traceroute incomplete - Final destination not reached | ||||||
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Raw Packet Analysis
Complete field breakdown and MQTT privacy/exposure analysisPacket Structure
MQTT Packet Flow:
ServiceEnvelope (MQTT layer) → MeshPacket (Mesh layer) → Decoded Payload (Application data)
| Total Size: | 18 bytes |
|---|---|
| Gateway: | !6985083c |
| Channel: | LongFast |
| Payload Type: | TRACEROUTE_APP |
| Hop Count: | 1 / 7 |
Privacy Summary
Exposure Level:
Direct Message
Direct Message
Privacy Features:
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Acknowledgment requested
+ 2 more...
✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
✓ Acknowledgment requested
+ 2 more...
Exposure Risks:
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 2 more...
⚠ Default channel - no encryption
⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
+ 2 more...
MQTT ServiceEnvelope Fields
MQTT ServiceEnvelope contains the MeshPacket plus routing metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
gateway_id |
!6985083c
Node ID format |
channel_id |
LongFast
Default public channel |
packet |
MeshPacket (18 bytes)
Contains the actual mesh network packet |
MeshPacket Fields
Core mesh packet with routing and payload information
| Field | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
from |
1130002588
Source node ID |
uint32 |
to |
2863311530
Target node ID |
uint32 |
decoded.portnum |
70
TRACEROUTE_APP |
enum |
decoded.payload_length |
18 bytes
|
size |
hop_limit |
6
Remaining hops allowed |
uint32 |
hop_start |
7
Initial hop limit |
uint32 |
hops_taken |
1
Calculated: hop_start - hop_limit |
derived |
rx_rssi |
-94.0 dBm
Signal strength at gateway |
int32 |
rx_snr |
-4.75 dB
Signal quality at gateway |
float |
rx_time |
1774592949
Receive timestamp |
fixed32 |
via_mqtt |
False
Direct LoRa transmission |
bool |
want_ack |
True
Acknowledgment requested |
bool |
priority |
Not set | enum |
delayed |
Not set | enum |
channel |
Not set | uint32 |
pki_encrypted |
False
Standard encryption |
bool |
next_hop |
Not set | uint32 |
relay_node |
Not set | uint32 |
tx_after |
Not set | uint32 |
timestamp |
1774592948.2833476
Unix timestamp |
uint32 |
MQTT Privacy & Exposure Analysis
Analysis of privacy features and exposure risks when packet is shared via MQTT
Exposure Level: Direct Message
Privacy Features:
- ✓ Direct LoRa transmission (not via MQTT)
- ✓ Acknowledgment requested
- ✓ Targeted to specific node
- ✓ Gateway node ID tracked
Exposure Risks:
- ⚠ Default channel - no encryption
- ⚠ Packet visible to MQTT subscribers
- ⚠ Multi-hop path visible (1 hops)
- ⚠ RF signal metrics exposed (location inference possible)
MQTT-Specific Fields
| Want ack: | True |
| Gateway ID: | !6985083c |
| Signal Metrics: |
RSSI: -94.0 dBm SNR: -4.75 dB |
Complete Payload Analysis
Detailed breakdown of all payload fields and decoded data
Payload Metadata:
| Protocol: | TRACEROUTE_APP |
|---|---|
| Size: | 18 bytes |
| Decoded: | Yes |
Complete Payload Data (JSON):
{
"route_nodes": [
1128208256
],
"snr_towards": [
-7.5
],
"route_back": [],
"snr_back": [],
"route_node_names": {
"1128208256": "!433f1780",
"2863311530": "!aaaaaaaa",
"1130002588": "WebWiz (789c)"
},
"traceroute_packet": {
"packet_data": {
"id": 17733768,
"timestamp": 1774592948.2833476,
"from_node_id": 1130002588,
"to_node_id": 2863311530,
"portnum": 70,
"portnum_name": "TRACEROUTE_APP",
"gateway_id": "!6985083c",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"mesh_packet_id": 985578597,
"rssi": -94,
"snr": -4.75,
"hop_limit": 6,
"hop_start": 7,
"payload_length": 18,
"processed_successfully": true,
"raw_payload": "0a0480173f43120ae2ffffffffffffffff01",
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": true,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"rx_time": 1774592949,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 0,
"tx_after": 0,
"timestamp_str": "2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC",
"hop_count": 1,
"has_payload": true,
"success": true,
"from_node_name": "WebWiz (789c)",
"to_node_name": "!aaaaaaaa",
"relay_hex": null,
"relay_candidates": [],
"gateway_name": "DIR Rooftop (DIR)",
"gateway_location": {
"node_id": 1770326076,
"latitude": 45.5540736,
"longitude": -73.5510528,
"altitude": 37,
"timestamp": 1774616584.5217752,
"timestamp_str": "2026-03-27 13:03:04",
"display_name": "DIR Rooftop",
"long_name": "DIR Rooftop",
"short_name": "DIR",
"hw_model": "HELTEC_V4"
}
},
"resolve_names": true,
"packet_id": 17733768,
"from_node_id": 1130002588,
"to_node_id": 2863311530,
"timestamp": 1774592948.2833476,
"gateway_id": "!6985083c",
"raw_payload": "0a0480173f43120ae2ffffffffffffffff01",
"hop_limit": 6,
"hop_start": 7,
"from_node_name": "WebWiz (789c)",
"to_node_name": "!aaaaaaaa",
"route_data": {
"route_nodes": [
1128208256
],
"snr_towards": [
-7.5
],
"route_back": [],
"snr_back": []
},
"forward_path": {
"path_type": "forward",
"node_ids": [
1130002588,
1128208256
],
"node_names": [
"WebWiz (789c)",
"!433f1780"
],
"snr_values": [
-7.5
],
"hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 1130002588,
"to_node_id": 1128208256,
"from_node_name": "WebWiz (789c)",
"to_node_name": "!433f1780",
"snr": -7.5,
"direction": "forward",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": null,
"from_location_timestamp": null,
"to_location_timestamp": null,
"from_location_age_warning": "No location data available",
"to_location_age_warning": "No location data available"
}
],
"is_complete": false,
"total_hops": 1
},
"return_path": null,
"actual_rf_path": {
"path_type": "forward_rf",
"node_ids": [
1130002588,
1128208256
],
"node_names": [
"WebWiz (789c)",
"!433f1780"
],
"snr_values": [
-7.5
],
"hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 1130002588,
"to_node_id": 1128208256,
"from_node_name": "WebWiz (789c)",
"to_node_name": "!433f1780",
"snr": -7.5,
"direction": "forward_rf",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": null,
"from_location_timestamp": null,
"to_location_timestamp": null,
"from_location_age_warning": "No location data available",
"to_location_age_warning": "No location data available"
}
],
"is_complete": false,
"total_hops": 1
}
},
"has_return_path": false,
"is_complete": false,
"forward_path_display": "WebWiz (789c) → !433f1780",
"return_path_display": null,
"actual_rf_path_display": "WebWiz (789c) → !433f1780",
"forward_hops": [
{
"hop_number": 1,
"from_node_id": 1130002588,
"to_node_id": 1128208256,
"from_node_name": "WebWiz (789c)",
"to_node_name": "!433f1780",
"snr": -7.5,
"direction": "forward",
"is_target_hop": false,
"distance_meters": null,
"from_location_timestamp": null,
"to_location_timestamp": null,
"from_location_age_warning": "No location data available",
"to_location_age_warning": "No location data available"
}
],
"return_hops": [],
"total_forward_distance": 0,
"total_return_distance": null
}
Complete Protobuf Decode (JSON)
{
"service_envelope": {
"gateway_id": "!6985083c",
"channel_id": "LongFast",
"packet": "MeshPacket (see mesh_packet below)"
},
"mesh_packet": {
"from": 1130002588,
"to": 2863311530,
"id": 985578597,
"rx_time": 1774592949,
"rx_snr": -4.75,
"rx_rssi": -94,
"hop_limit": 6,
"hop_start": 7,
"via_mqtt": false,
"want_ack": true,
"priority": 0,
"delayed": 0,
"channel_index": null,
"pki_encrypted": false,
"next_hop": 0,
"relay_node": 0,
"tx_after": 0,
"decoded": {
"portnum": 70,
"payload": "0a0480173f43120ae2ffffffffffffffff01",
"want_response": null,
"dest": null,
"source": null,
"request_id": null,
"reply_id": null,
"emoji": null,
"parsed_payload": {
"route": [
1128208256
],
"snr_towards": [
-30
],
"type": "protobuf",
"portnum": "TRACEROUTE_APP",
"message_class": "RouteDiscovery"
}
}
}
}
Raw Packet Data (18 bytes)
0a0480173f43120ae2ffffffffffffffff01
Hex Analysis:
| Size: | 18 bytes |
|---|---|
| Format: | Protobuf (Protocol Buffers) |
| Encoding: | Binary with varint and length-delimited fields |
This is the raw protobuf-encoded payload as received from MQTT.
The structure follows the Meshtastic protobuf schema definitions.
All Receptions
All gateways that received this packetCorrelation: Using Mesh Packet ID
Reception Locations
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| Gateway | Time Offset | RSSI | SNR | Hops | Relay | Channel | Timestamp | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) Primary |
0.000s
Reference |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | Current |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
-0.035s
Before |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.011s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.028s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.043s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.053s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.068s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.080s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.091s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.104s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.116s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.127s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.138s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.156s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.168s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.178s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.189s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.199s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.209s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.220s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.230s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.240s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | MediumFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.254s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.266s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.281s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.293s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.305s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.316s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.327s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.339s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.351s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.362s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.372s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.383s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.393s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.404s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.415s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.425s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.435s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.447s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.459s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.471s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.483s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.494s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | ShortTurbo | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
| DIR Rooftop (DIR) |
+0.506s
After |
-94.0 dBm | -4.75 dB | 1 | - | LongFast | 2026-03-27 06:29:08 UTC | View |
45
Total Receptions
1
Unique Gateways